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Ringenberger Family History

Ringenberger Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rinkenberger, Longenberger, Ringenberg, Lindenberger, Linenberger

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Where is the Ringenberger family from?

You can see how Ringenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ringenberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ringenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ringenberger family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ringenberger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ringenberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ringenberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ringenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ringenberger. 100% of Ringenberger men worked as a Salesman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Ringenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Ringenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ringenberger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 26 immigration records available for the last name Ringenberger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 63 military records available for the last name Ringenberger. For the veterans among your Ringenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ringenberger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Ringenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ringenberger in 1967 was 93, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ringenberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ringenberger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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